Los Altos High

Los Altos Hills CA

Principal and Friends Coffee

Los Altos Chamber of Commerce

Downtown Los Altos Farmers’ Market

Covington Elementary

Back to School Night 

Back to School Night ESN Classes

Gardner Bullis Elementary

Back to School Night

Almond Elementary

Almond Back to School Night

Santa Rita Elementary

4th-6th Back to School Night

Instant Play Festival

Redwood Grove Nature Preserve

<h4>Are you passionate about mental health, outdoor recreation, and building community?</h4>
<p>We are launching a brand-new <strong>Walk With A Doc (WWAD) </strong>chapter right here in the Silicon Valley Foothills (Los Altos/Palo Alto area), and<strong> we need your help to bring it to life</strong>! <strong>Volunteer now for Walk With A Doc Los Altos!</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://walkwithadoc.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Walk With A Doc (WWAD)</a> is an international nonprofit program that brings local physicians and community members together for a free, casual walk in nature. Hosted by a local mental health clinic and a new community-building nonprofit, our chapter focuses on the powerful connection between physical movement, nature, and mental well-being.</p>
<p><strong>What We Need:</strong> We are looking for enthusiastic, friendly volunteers to help us run our monthly weekend walks. Roles include:</p>
<ul><li><strong>Welcome Crew:</strong> Greet walkers, hand out nametags, and help with a quick sign-in.</li><li><strong>Trail Guides:</strong> Walk alongside participants, keep the group together, and foster warm, inclusive conversations.</li><li><strong>Community Outreach:</strong> Help us drop flyers at local coffee shops, farmers markets, and libraries leading up to the events.</li><li><strong>Social Media/Photography:</strong> Snap a few photos of the walk (with permission!) for our new NPO’s Instagram and Facebook pages.</li></ul>
<h4><strong>Who Should Apply? </strong>Volunteer now for Walk With A Doc Los Altos</h4>
<p>Anyone! But this is an especially great fit for:</p>
<ul><li><strong>Pre-med, psychology, or kinesiology students</strong> looking to build resume experience and network with local healthcare professionals.</li><li><strong>Active retirees</strong> who love walking and want to give back to the community.</li><li><strong>Mental health advocates</strong> who want to promote accessible, free wellness activities.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Time Commitment: </strong>Super flexible! Our walks happen once a month on Saturday mornings. We ask volunteers to arrive 30 minutes early and stay for the 1-hour walk. (Total time: ~2 hours per month).</p>
<h3>Perks:</h3>
<ul><li>Get fresh air and exercise while giving back.</li><li>Network with local doctors, mental health professionals, and community leaders.</li><li>Letters of recommendation / verifiable volunteer hours for students.</li><li>Free Walk with a Doc t-shirt!</li></ul>
<h3>Ready to step up? Volunteer now for Walk With A Doc Los Altos</h3>
<p><strong>Email our staff Joana at <a href="mailto:admin@arc-center.org" target="_blank">admin@arc-center.org</a> with a quick note about why you’d like to get involved. Let’s walk our way to better health, together!</strong></p>
<h2>The Roles</h2>
<h5>📋 Registration Lead (1-2 Volunteers)</h5>
<p>The Gatekeeper &amp; Administrator</p>
<ul><li><strong>8:15 AM (Setup):</strong> Arrive early to set up the registration table, sign-in sheets, mandatory Walk With A Doc liability waivers, and name tags.</li><li><strong>8:40 AM (Arrivals):</strong> Ensure every single attendee signs the waiver and receives a name tag. Encourage attendees to write a fun prompt (e.g., “Ask me about my favorite trail”) on their tag to spark conversation.</li><li><strong>10:00 AM (Wrap-up):</strong> Pack up the station, securely store all signed legal waivers, collect leftover supplies, and forward the sign-in sheet emails to the admin team for thank-you follow-ups.</li></ul>
<h5>👋 The Mingler / Greeter (1-2 Volunteers)</h5>
<p>The Community Builder</p>
<ul><li><strong>8:40 AM (Arrivals):</strong> Keep an eye out for attendees who are standing alone or look nervous. Welcome them warmly, point out the coffee/water stations, and introduce them to the guest doctor or other walkers to keep the energy light.</li><li><strong>10:00 AM (Wrap-up):</strong> Position yourself near the finishing area to personally thank attendees for joining as they complete the walk.</li></ul>
<h5>🥾 The Pacer (1 Volunteer)</h5>
<p>The Navigator</p>
<ul><li><strong>8:15 AM (Setup):</strong> Perform a quick visual check of the starting area and nearest restrooms so you can confidently direct early arrivals.</li><li><strong>9:10 AM (The Walk):</strong> Lead the group from the very front. You will need to know the route perfectly and maintain a moderate, conversational pace so the group stays together and doesn’t move too fast.</li></ul>
<h5>🛡️ The Sweeper (1 Volunteer)</h5>
<p>The Safety Net</p>
<ul><li><strong>8:15 AM (Setup):</strong> Assist the Pacer with the visual check of the starting area and restrooms.</li><li><strong>9:10 AM (The Walk):</strong> Take your place at the absolute back of the group. You walk at the pace of the slowest attendee and stop to wait with anyone who needs to rest. Your primary duty is ensuring no one gets left behind.</li></ul>
<h5>📸 The Paparazzi (1 Volunteer)</h5>
<p>The Storyteller</p>
<ul><li><strong>9:00 AM (Doc Talk):</strong> Capture a wide shot of the crowd listening to the opening welcome, as well as close-ups of the guest doctor speaking.</li><li><strong>9:10 AM (The Walk):</strong> Move dynamically! Run ahead of the group to get action shots of people walking toward the camera, then fall back into the pack to capture candid, smiling conversation shots. <em>(Note: You will coordinate with the Registration Lead to ensure attendees being photographed have signed a photo release).</em></li></ul>
<h3><strong>Ready to Join Our Community of Resilience?</strong></h3>
<p>Your time is a precious gift. We seek <a href="https://arc-center.org/volunteer-opportunities/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">volunteers</a> who can commit for a minimum of three months to ensure consistency and stability for our clients and programs.</p>

Local Event: Volunteer for Walk With A Doc - Los Altos

Santa Clara County

Los Altos Hills

California

Volunteer for Walk With A Doc - Los Altos

Are you passionate about mental health, outdoor recreation, and building community?
We are launching a brand-new Walk With A...

Bay Area

Los Altos

Palo Alto

Mountain View

Cupertino

San Mateo County

East Palo Alto

Menlo Park-Atherton

Saratoga

Albert Gregory

Redwood City-Woodside

San Carlos

Campbell

Santa Clara

Serving San Jose & Bay Area – HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical

Super Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Air - San Jose

Super Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Air in San Jose, CA proudly serves the entire Bay Area — including San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Fremont, Milpitas, and surrounding cities.<br /><br />We’re your one-stop shop for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services, offering everything from water heater replacement, tankless and heat pump systems, AC repair, and furnace installation to bathroom remodeling, whole-house repiping, and EV charger installation.<br /><br />Whether your air conditioner isn’t cooling, your heater needs repair, or you’re upgrading to energy-efficient systems, our licensed professionals are ready to help.<br /><br />As a family-owned California company, Super Brothers is known for quality craftsmanship, transparent pricing, and excellent customer care.<br /><br />Call today or visit our website to schedule your next service with Super Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Air – San Jose, proudly keeping Bay Area homes safe, comfortable, and efficient.

San Jose

Super Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Air - San...

Super Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Air in San Jose, CA proudly serves the entire Bay Area — including San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino...

Illusive Comics & Games, LLC

All are welcome at Illusive Comics &amp; Games, located in Santa Clara. Woman owned and all spectrum friendly, we are a brightly lit, well organized, and welcoming shop. It's easy for anyone to come in and wander, and shop. Roll some gorgeous dice and play some boardgames if you have the time. We will you pick out the perfect item you're looking for! We have the largest selection of new comics in the Bay Area. You can also find Dungeons &amp; Dragons, Pokemon, Magic: the Gathering, and a huge selection of boardgames. We've got comic books for every age, starting with Superhero board books.<br /><br />We have a full weekend of events all of the time, which we update on our  website each week. There's also space for free Boardgaming for you and your friends.<br /><br />Illusive has been a Santa Clara mainstay since 2007.  We're on Stevens Creek at Lawrence Expy and 280, next to Harbor Freight, on the other end of the center from MicroCenter.<br /><br />Open every day of the year, our Holiday Hours for 2026/27 are<br />Mon 11a-7p<br />Tues 12p-7p<br />Wed 11a-8p<br />Thur 11a-7p<br />Fri 11a-9p<br />Sat 10a-7p<br />Sun 11a-7p<br /><br />(Libraries, Teachers and Schools- contact us for bulk ordering discounts for your schools and fundraising options!)

All are welcome at Illusive Comics & Games, located in Santa Clara. Woman owned and all spectrum friendly, we are a brightly lit, well organized,...

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Events and Things to Do in Los Altos Hills, CA

Also around town...

Please confirm event details with the organizers before attending

Thursday, August 20

Saturday, September 5

Super Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Air - San Jose

Illusive Comics & Games, LLC